How Andrea Lemieux Became an Expert & Advocate for Turkish Wine
A few months ago, thanks to Lisa Morrow of Inside Out In Istanbul, Lisa Futterman reached out to me for an interview about the book!. Lisa F, freelance drinks writer and contributor to The Alcohol Professor, fell in love with Turkey during a previous visit and, in her own words, is obsessed with Turkish wine. My new best friend!
How Andrea Lemieux Became an Expert & Advocate for Turkish Wine
When Andrea Lemieux moved to Istanbul from the US in 2012, she quickly realized she had a lot to learn about Turkish wine. Inspired, she passed the WSET levels 1&2 (in Turkish!), started a blog, The Quirky Cork, and wrote a book, The Essential Guide to Turkish Wine. She now offers a full range of wine-related services for locals and travelers alike, from wine reviews and in-person and online tastings to personalized wine itineraries for touring the diverse wine regions of Turkey.
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*Lead photo credit: Başak Gökkılıç